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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.18, 535.59 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.18, 535.59 and 183.82 is: 275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.18 : 535.59 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.18/535.59 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.18x = 535.59 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.18x = 98,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,452.15/357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.64

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